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    WPI marks opening of new $17M PracticePoint facility

    Grant Welker January 14, 2020

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute's new healthcare research facility, PracticePoint, offers a place for researchers to fail and start over when they need to, WPI President Laurie Leshin said Tuesday.

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    Clark University names 1987 graduate as new president

    Grant Welker January 13, 2020

    Clark University named as its next president on Monday a 1987 graduate and an executive vice president at the University of Chicago.

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    WooSox: Despite bumps & bruises, team coming in April 2021

    Thomas Grillo January 13, 2020

    While the cost to build the Woo Sox's new home at Polar Park in the Canal District has increased to $132 million, the Worcester Red Sox president promised opening day for the Triple A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox remains unchanged.

  • Worcester seeking more tax breaks for WooSox-related development

    Grant Welker January 13, 2020

    The $132-million public commitment for the Worcester Red Sox ballpark was to be a catalyst for a $125-million mixed-use development planned to rise next to the stadium. But existing tax breaks and public financing for the development may now be…

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    Former Worcester laundromat owner guilty on tax charges 

    Thomas Grillo January 13, 2020

    Steven Bankert, who once owned Laundry World in Attleboro, Brockton, Lawrence and Worcester, will be sentenced on Feb. 7 after being found guilty for failure to file tax returns, according to Attorney General Maura Healey.

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    WooSox stadium costs increase to $132M

    Brad Kane January 11, 2020

    The planned baseball stadium the City of Worcester is building for the Pawtucket Red Sox now will cost an extra $30 million, with the city and the team paying for the added expense with increased ticket and parking fees, along with adding more…

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    Five Central Mass. communities to get $650K to support housing

    Thomas Grillo January 10, 2020

    A total of $650,000 has been awarded to Barre, Berlin, Bolton, Sherborn, and Worcester under the Housing Choice Community Capital Grant program to support home construction.

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    Worcester councilor wants $10M state pilot for fare-free WRTA

    Thomas Grillo January 9, 2020

    The Worcester City Council approved a measure to hold a public hearing on the idea of eliminating fares on the Worcester Regional Transit Authority. Councilor-at-Large Gary Rosen, one of its leading advocates, said state funding would be key to…

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    Worcester chamber rebrands women's group

    Thomas Grillo January 9, 2020

    Launched more than 25 years ago by the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Women’s Information Network has a new name and a new mission. Now, it's called Power of Women in hopes of attracting women entering the workplace who have had a…

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    Worcester YWCA begins $24M renovation

    January 9, 2020

    Construction is underway on $24-million renovation of the Worcester YWCA. The project has already hit a milestone what the nonprofit says is the city's first community benefits agreement, which ensures an all-women led construction management team…

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Today's Poll

What upcoming Worcester entertainment event are you most looking forward to?
Poll Description

In September, The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts announced comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Marlon Wayans are set to perform standup shows at the Worcester theater early next year. The Hanover and the DCU Center are the two main indoor venues for entertainment events in Worcester over the cold months and offer a variety of shows. 

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